Hospitality & Tourism Certificate
HEGIS Code 5011.10
Career Opportunities
The Hospitality and Tourism certificate program positions students to enter the fields of hotel/restaurant management or kitchen management/culinary work.
The hospitality and tourism field can be glamorous and exciting but usually involves long hours and hard work. Formal education is an important factor in holding all but the lowest skilled jobs in the industry although education beyond a 2 year degree is normally not required for most positions. A certificate allows students to begin their professional career quickly. They can then plan to continue their education at different points, as their career progresses.
Experience is a key factor in this industry and graduates are advised to seek initial employment in positions where they can gain broad experience and be involved in as many aspects of the industry as possible. Virtually every job in this field requires regular contact with the public and an emphasis on good customer service.
The Program
The Hospitality and Tourism certificate program is designed to give graduates good preparation for professional entry level jobs in the field. The certificate allows significant tailoring to meet students' specific needs or interests.
The certificate is also an excellent vehicle to allow graduates to enter the field quickly and then return for more training as their careers progress.
Certificate Requirements
All certificate requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2009 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Select 8 courses from the following: | 24 |
| Any course listed under HOS, HRM, CUL | |
| and/or | |
| BUS 103: Dynamics of Leadership | |
| BUS 131: Principles of Management | |
| BUS 203: Organizational Behavior | |
| TOTAL | 24 |
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
For More Information
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Alexander Pope Vickers, Assistant Professor, Hospitality & Tourism
315-786-2356 avickers@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office 315-786-2277 (or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St.
Watertown, NY 13601
www.sunyjefferson.edu